Gain critical insights and a deeper
understanding of the issues that will shape the Knowledge Society.
The Summit for the Future 2005 is an international conference
that brings together experts, thought leaders, policy makers and
knowledge workers.

Is Globalisation the single biggest factor affecting all our visions
and strategies for 2020? Is it a threat to the fabric of society
- or are those who do not join the people we should be keeping
an eye on? Are all innovation and production gradually shifting
to the BRICK countries by 2020 (Brazil, Russia, India, China,
Korea)? Will Europe simply turn into the world's retirement home?
Or will the current knowledge centres in UK and The Netherlands
switch to Ireland, Sweden, Finland and Australia? How can we change
Brain Drain into Brain Gain - or perhaps Brain Circulation is
a better phrase?

At the end of January 2005, we're
putting the pick of the strategic thinkers together for our first
"Summit of the Future". It will be a creative clash of inspiration.
We will debate the significance of global trends in the open plenary
sessions - followed by simultaneous workshops in five key knowledge
streams:

The
Club of Amsterdam is an independent, international
think-tank that organises regular high-level discussions on preferred
futures. It involves those who are not just talking
about the future - but those who are active participants in shaping
the outcome. So far we've organised more than 20 specialised events,
each tackling a different sector within society.

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The Summit for the Future 2005 is
a unique opportunity for participants to learn from experts while
tackling key knowledge issues. There will be ample time for networking
during workshops, breaks, meals and social events. A web environment
will be available prior, during and after the conference to share
ideas, backgrounds, documents and resources.

The main objective is to bring together thought leaders, policy
makers and knowledge workers to gain a deeper understanding and
more insights regarding critical elements in their industries
and how they relate to the Knowledge Society.